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Ethics: It’s All About Honesty

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Each September, PRSA recognizes Public Relations Ethics Month, supported by programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme, Public Relations Ethics: Strengthening Our Core, guides a special focus on the six core values highlighted in the PRSA Code of Ethics.

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Trust: Business Tops Media and Government in Ethics and Competence, Finds Survey

Sword and the Script

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer found business is trusted more than government, media and NGOs; this presents an opportunity to build trust through content. Businesses are increasingly viewed as more ethical and competent than government, media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Business is ethical and competent.

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Hate Speech and Ethics: A 3-Dimensional Issue

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Each September, PRSA celebrates Ethics Month, featuring programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme is “Ethics Every Day.” Please join the discussion via #PRethics, and follow along with our ethics-related blog posts, webinars and Twitter Chats throughout the month.

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5 Ways Accreditation in Public Relations Can Help With PR Awards

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I still remember my APR panel presentation in front of three Accredited practitioners. These can be earned by attending conferences, seminars and workshops; writing articles about PR/communications; serving on your PRSA Chapter’s board; mentoring APR candidates; serving as an APR panel reviewer, and more.

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What is Public Relations’ First Responsibility in Ethical Situations? Linda Welter

Ethical Voices

She discusses a number of important ethics topics, including: Where do you draw the competitive line? What is our first responsibility in ethical situations? Ethics issues with influencers Why don’t you tell us more about yourself and your career? I am currently the CEO and Co-owner of the Caliber Group.

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6 Ways to Improve Your Business Expertise and Strengthen Your Ethical Core

PRSay

Each September, PRSA recognizes Public Relations Ethics Month, supported by programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme, Public Relations Ethics: Strengthening Our Core, guides a special focus on the six core values highlighted in the PRSA Code of Ethics.

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This Week in PR Ethics (5/18/23): Taking on Climate Lies

Ethical Voices

The program included a keynote from Jonathan Schrag, the Deputy Climate Chief at the Office of Climate, Innovation and Resilience for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as the presentation of four academic research studies around the spread of climate misinformation.

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